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sillybilly said:
Posted to Rodney's Eye-zOn Encouragement Messages this morning:

2009-08-14 15:11:43

"hey dad i hope you get this you are doing great i wish i went with you so much ok well i miss you and remember you can do this ill be by your side all the way i miss you and when you get back we have to have a party i havent left woodstock yet im still on frances i miss you again message me on msn or call me plz ok bye dad love Daryn"
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Awwww, brought tears to my eyes. This would have been an awesome experience for Daryn, and a great bonding time with his dad. Too bad he couldn't have gone along!
 
flipflop said:
Awwww, brought tears to my eyes. This would have been an awesome experience for Daryn, and a great bonding time with his dad. Too bad he couldn't have gone along!
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i agree, but according to tara...the police liason, the family dr. and the counsellor all stated that daryn would be better off at home. :rolleyes:

i feel so bad for him and for rodney.
 
2009-08-15 22:35:11 hi dad its me again checking out your progress everyday i cant believe how far you are please message me back i love you so much i hope your having a good time take lots of pictures... love you pops bye... Daryn
 
Sault Star
http://saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1703297

Soonews.ca
http://soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21969


Sootoday didn't cover it, but I'm not surprised. They post more crap for shock value than anything else (My opinion only, of course :rolleyes: ).

We got back a bit late. Stuck on the International bridge :( . I doubt he is still at Walmart. Was really hoping to get to talk to him to express my condolences and my gratitude for what he is doing for our children in Ontario.

Thanks to Sault Star reporters Brian Kelly and Rachele Labrecque, as well as Lucas Punkari and the rest of the wonderful team at Soonews. :blowkiss:
 
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Excerpt from
Rodney's Blog
Sudbury: Saturday, August 15, 2009​


Left North Bay on Thursday. Lots of folks came out to see us on the way out and we stopped to pick up donations along the way. Really great people in North Bay.​

Arrived in Sudbury, and there was media waiting for us just outside the city limits for interviews – Sudbury Star, CBC Radio (English and French), and Channel 10, the local Sudbury TV station. We spent two days fundraising, and we worked alongside the local Child Find folks fingerprinting kids at the Walmart. That was really great. Special thanks to Vicki and Sharon from Child Find, Pierre the Assistant Manager at Walmart Sudbury, Homewood Suites, and the people of Sudbury for their generosity.

Read the rest​
 
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Excerpt from Rodney's Blog: Monday, August 17, 2009

First of all, there’s a pretty long list of people to thank from Sault Ste. Marie –



Top of the list, Ron and Sarah at Walmart...



Frank @ the Sault Star

Stella @ CTV

Lucas @ the soo news.com

Rachel @ the Sault Star

Donna Hopper @ the soo today.com

Kimberly Kerwick, Massage Therapist – Needed that. Many thanks.

Craig @ Q104 FM



Left Bruce Mines this morning for the ‘short’ 60 km ride to the Soo. Last night we saw some bears, deer and blue herons in the Bruce Mines area.

Fundraising all day at the Walmart. Thank you to the people of the Soo for your generosity and hospitality.

The bike needs tires and an oiling, plus the brakes are getting a little tight, so it’s in the shop at the moment, ready Tuesday. We’ll start the trek towards Wawa on Tuesday afternoon. May be sleeping in the van, we’ll see how it goes. Aiming to get to Wawa late on Thursday.

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WAY TO GO RODNEY!!!

Nipigon
Left Marathon this am and had to be in Nipigon today so we could meet our obligations in Thunder Bay on Sun/Mon.

Very long scenic ride throughout the mountains...crazy hills....started out in the rain and rode for about 5 hours before the weather got the best of me and I was starting to feel ill.

We made the decision to do a few miles in the van and firmed up our plans for the rest of the trip throughout Ontario. Too many plans in Thunder Bay, so we couldn’t wait for the weather to break and risk losing a day.

I know I always thank people in each town as we progress on our journey.....today is no different.

We pulled into Nipigon and ordered some lunch....My wallet dropped put of my pocket....4 hours later it was returned to the KFC..intact and all the money still there...again...Canada ROCKS...thank-you whoever you are......

Leaving early for Thunder Bay....looking forward to seeing the hills behind......love you Daryn…Dad


http://www.eye-zon.com/EyezonBlack20090213/Kilometres_For_Kids/Entries/2009/8/22_Nipigon.html
 
I just read Rodneys blog, he mentioned that he dropped his wallet somewhere along the way. Someone turned it in to a KFC and was returned to him with everything in tact. WOW, kudos to whoever found it! Someone is watching out for him!
 
flipflop said:
I just read Rodneys blog, he mentioned that he dropped his wallet somewhere along the way. Someone turned it in to a KFC and was returned to him with everything in tact. WOW, kudos to whoever found it! Someone is watching out for him!
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It's nice to know that there are still good people out in the world! I think the "someone" that is watching out for him, is his sweet daughter, Victoria, I'm sure she's with him every step of his hard journey, pushing him on.
 
nobodyzgirl said:
It's nice to know that there are still good people out in the world! I think the "someone" that is watching out for him, is his sweet daughter, Victoria, I'm sure she's with him every step of his hard journey, pushing him on.
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I think you are right, Nobody.

Worth saying again, thank goodness there are still good people out there in the world!
 
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Heading to Wawa - August 19, 2009

We’re on our way, out of Pancake Bay! (Hey, I’m a poet, and I didn’t even know it...!)

Today was the hardest yet, pedaling through the hills up here. There’s some serious climbs, and long. Saw some bears along the way.

Met up with a group of police from Montreal who are also running an event in support of Child Find (Enfant Retour), riding Vancouver to Montreal – impressive. Even more impressive was the way these guys are outfitted. They look like a Tour de France team – matching shirts, a cube van filled with spare parts and bikes, two follow vans and a police escort. And food! They could have fed an army! Awesome

Read the rest at Rodney's Blog...

http://www.eye-zon.com/EyezonBlack2...r_Kids/Entries/2009/8/19_Heading_to_Wawa.html
 
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Ignace; Wednesday, August 26, 2009

WOW! CR and Amy did a amazing job fundraising and creating awareness. I think the whole town came out to say hello.

CR MINI MART supplied muffins,coffee,balloons and a great location in Kakabeka Falls just outside of Thunder Bay. I dont like to discuss money raised but, great job for Child Find.

Read the Rest on Rodney's Blog...

http://www.eye-zon.com/EyezonBlack20090213/Kilometres_For_Kids/Entries/2009/8/26_Ignace.html
 
So glad to see Rodney and his team got to spend a bit of time in Pancake...soooo beautiful there.

I won't retract my statement about Sootoday, but I was glad to see they did post an article on Rodney's trek...even if it was afterward.

Good luck with your travels through Manitoba, Rodney!

I hope he and Child Find get tons of recognition for their cause, everywhere they go.
 
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